Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Makinen, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Section 14 Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.323863, -92.331245 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Section 14 Lake in Makinen, Minnesota at coordinates 47.32386, -92.33124. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Section 14 Lake in Makinen, St. Louis County, Minnesota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Gravel, launch lanes: 1, launch type: Trailer Launch. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Makinen • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on Section 14 Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 1 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Makinen, Minnesota.
What water does Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Section 14 Lake in Makinen, Minnesota.
How do I get to Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site?
Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.323863, -92.331245 in Makinen, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Section 14 Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.